00:00As an Amnesty International researcher, it has been overwhelming to analyze crackdowns
00:05on peaceful protests by authorities in Sri Lanka and across South Asia.
00:11This year was a year of earthquakes, starting from Syria and Turkey, then later Libya, but
00:16perhaps the biggest earthquake of all was what we've been witnessing in Gaza.
00:21Together with my colleagues, we have documented numerous human rights violations against civilians,
00:33including mass casualties, torture, rape, extrajudicial executions, and the suppression
00:38of freedom of expression.
00:39Here in Europe, it was one of the most dramatic years for migrants and refugees' rights.
00:44My team and I documented one of the most deadly tragedies to ever happen in the Mediterranean.
00:48There has been an incredible backlash against gender rights.
00:53And nowhere is that more clear in the United States than the example of the attacks on
00:57abortion rights.
00:58It was the deadliest year for protesters in Senegal.
01:02We met with the families of those who were killed, who shared with us their heartbreaking
01:06stories of grief and loss.
01:08There remained no accountability for the thousands upon thousands of people killed in the war
01:12on drugs in the Philippines.
01:14I was in Ukraine at the time we had to respond the way we can.
01:19So I was conducting dozens and dozens of interviews with people who were stuck there.
01:25As an advocacy advisor, my role has been to convince policymakers that people and our
01:30rights should be the absolute priority and be reflected in the final text of the world's
01:35first binding law on artificial intelligence.
01:39So while 2023 had indeed been a challenging year for human rights, it was also a time
01:44when we were able to show the world the veritable power of our collective action.
01:47Some of our evidence can be used to push for arms embargo, to push for accountability and
01:54justice.
01:55To ensure that civilians are better protected and to ensure that those who are responsible
01:59for crimes and conflicts across the world are brought to justice.
02:02For example, we were able to convince the Human Rights Council to investigate the ongoing
02:07violations in Sudan and preserve evidence for future accountability purposes.
02:12We need people to support our actions to make sure that we can put pressure on authorities,
02:16government and to ensure that they comply with their international obligations.
02:22Amnesty International is committed to empower racialized people who have been harmed by
02:26immigration policies and ensure that their voices are heard.
02:29My hope for the future is that people will support us to continue to hold public authorities
02:36and corporations accountable.
02:38We must continue to protect those who speak truth to power.
02:43Because we know that we can build a future of human rights and we know that together
02:48we can win.
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